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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,524.26, 29,703.48 and 12,092.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,524.26, 29,703.48 and 12,092.82 is: 16,688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,524.26 : 29,703.48 = 12,092.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,524.26/29,703.48 = 12,092.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,524.26x = 29,703.48 × 12,092.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,524.26x = 359,198,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,198,865.85/21,524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.10

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